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Dame Penelope Keith obituary

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Post your questions for Penelope Wilton

It’s your chance to ask the real-life Dame about playing a baroness in Downton, being married to Richard Briers in Ever Decreasing Circles or sacrificing herself to the Daleks

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025

Penelope Keith to star in programme celebrating 50 years of The Good Life

Dame Penelope, who played Margo Leadbetter, will be seen stepping back onto the set.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

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Memorabilia from set of popular Scottish show to be sold at auction

TWO pieces of memorabilia from a beloved Scottish TV series will go up for auction later this week...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2024

From The Singing Detective to Top Gear: Michael Gambon’s colourful TV career

After years of playing second fiddle, the actor’s incredible turn in Dennis Potter’s drama brought him international fame – and many, many more roles. He even got to showcase his cavalier driving

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Penelope Keith reveals she nearly poisoned co-stars on The Good Life after cooking blunder

The Good Life's Penelope Keith reveals that her co-stars Paul Eddington and Richard Briers ended up in hospital after she cooked for them

Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2023

After Life star Penelope Winton reveals Ricky Gervais' on-set habit that was a 'treat'

Dame Penelope Wilton played a poignant part in After Life as a widow who often met Ricky Gervais' character on a bench in a graveyard

Daily Mirror · Apr 23, 2023

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England star Jack Grealish growing his own veg after moving to £5.6m countryside mansion

Jack Grealish, who was banned from driving for nine months in 2020 for careless driving, can prove he is now a glass act by carefully cultivating plants in the greenhouse

Daily Mirror · Oct 15, 2022

Ancient pharaohs, weird science and lovely Liza Minnelli – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022

Ann Davies obituary

Actor admired for her many roles in TV drama series including Z Cars, EastEnders and in 1964 an appearance in Doctor Who

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022

Cast of Monarch of the Glen now - from movie stars to Line of Duty

Monarch of the Glen was one of those Sunday night shows in the early 2000s that reminded you of the impending doom of school, but it softened the blow slightly.

Glasgow Live · Apr 29, 2022

Ann Davies death: Doctor Who and Grange Hill star dies aged 87

Davies was married to fellow actor Richard Briers

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

EastEnders and Doctor Who star Ann Davies dies aged 87

Ann Davies was best known for her roles in EastEnders, Doctor Who and Grange Hill

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2022

Ann Davies dead: EastEnders and Doctor Who star dies aged 87

Ann Davies was the wife of late The Good Life star Richard Briers.

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

Ann Davies dead: Doctor Who and EastEnders star dies aged 87

Ann Davies, the wife of late The Good Life star Richard Briers has died at the age of 87. The actress shot to fame in huge roles on both Doctor Who and EastEnders

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